Synopsis: Government should adopt a fiscal stimulus Path for the economic recovery of India, to make our economy grow at 9% GDP in the coming years. Background The impact of the pandemic has pushed India to impose stringent lockdown measures to save millions of lives of Indian citizens but it’s after effect has caused massive economic disruption. This has resulted in… Continue reading Importance path How to increase economic recovery of India
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More genome sequencing to study the spread of the variants
Synopsis- There is need for more genome sequencing from samples from all over the world in order to come up with effective approaches to control and prevent COVID-19 infections. Background- A new variant of the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Britain and prompting high levels of concern. Six samples of the recent U.K. returnees have been found… Continue reading More genome sequencing to study the spread of the variants
Impact of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) on the rights of people
Synopsis– The rapid use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) by law enforcement without proper guidelines and regulation, will have many negative impacts on people. Introduction- In recent times the facial recognition tracking (FRT) systems has seen rapid development. Central and State governments across India are using 16 different facial recognition tracking (FRT) systems for surveillance, security or… Continue reading Impact of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) on the rights of people
Approach of India and China on Nepal’s political crisis
Synopsis: Beijing and New Delhi are adopting different approach towards China after Nepal’s prime minister decided to dissolve Parliament. Background: The Supreme Court has given Mr. Oli some time to explain his actions. It is yet to decide on putting a stay on the election process. Ever since Nepal adopted its new Constitution in 2015, there… Continue reading Approach of India and China on Nepal’s political crisis
Dilemma of tribal rights and forest conservation
Synopsis: Indigenous people are in a state of unrest ever since the ministry of environment and forests started identifying potential heritage sites. The dilemma of tribal rights and forest conservation requires an urgent solution. Background The indigenous people of the Western Ghats, including the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, constitute 44.2% of the tribal population of 6.95% of Karnataka. The… Continue reading Dilemma of tribal rights and forest conservation
Inequality of emission targets among developed and developing world
Synopsis: The current Climate change policy is designed to favour the interest of developed world over the interest of countries in the process of development, like India. Background: India, during the Climate Action Summit in Paris, avoided the commitments to cap emissions but agreed on an intended nationally determined contribution to reduce global temperature below 1.5 degree Celsius. Currently, with… Continue reading Inequality of emission targets among developed and developing world
Reforming Agriculture sector through FPOs
Synopsis – the present market structure is not favorable for marginal farmers, the government should use the model of Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) for assisting farmers. Background A set of three laws passed in September aims to deregulate India’s enormous agriculture sector aimed at “liberating” farmers from the tyranny of middlemen. But many farmers fear that they… Continue reading Reforming Agriculture sector through FPOs
Importance of creating Resilient supply chains
Synopsis: The Covid-19 pandemic once again proved the importance of creating resilient supply chains that can survive the tough times. Introduction Creating supply chains that can withstand the disruptions is extremely important. Disruptions through the times is something inevitable as it can be manmade or natural. For example, The Tahoka Earthquake of 2011, followed by the Tsunami, led to a nuclear disaster caused a… Continue reading Importance of creating Resilient supply chains
What are the implications of Emigration of India’s brightest youth?
Synopsis: recent trends that suggests increasing emigration of brightest youth from India, have implications for India. Background Even after the renewed calls from the PM Narendra Modi for an Atmanirbhar Bharat, emigration of India’s best and brightest has not stopped. Recent findings by Indian Express have shown that, during the two decades of 1996-2015 the toppers (i.e.,… Continue reading What are the implications of Emigration of India’s brightest youth?
Policymakers must promote research under NEP
Synopsis – The policymakers that finetuned the NEP and give shape to Atmanirbhar Bharat, must also nurture institutional frameworks that enable research. Background- The NEP also fosters creativity, developing employability and inviting foreign institutions to set up campuses in India. We are working to make India a “knowledge economy” in the 21st century and the National Education Policy (NEP) will also tackle the issues of… Continue reading Policymakers must promote research under NEP
